William Lodge II

William Lodge II, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University. His research focuses on health equity and public policy, particularly for gender and sexual minority populations, with significant work in HIV prevention, substance use disorders, and mental health interventions across South Asia, Brazil, Tanzania, Nigeria, and the United States.

• Research Interests: Syndemic theory, mixed-methods approaches, structural determinants of health inequities, and community-engaged policy evaluation.
• Global Impact: Projects span India (Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai), Tanzania, Nigeria, and the U.S., addressing HIV care gaps and digital health interventions.
• Methodologies: Latent class analysis, systematic reviews, longitudinal studies, and cognitive interviewing frameworks.